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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,028.80, 307,591.80 and 105,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,028.80, 307,591.80 and 105,204.40 is: 157,831.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,028.80 : 307,591.80 = 105,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,028.80/307,591.80 = 105,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,028.80x = 307,591.80 × 105,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,028.80x = 32,360,010,763.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,360,010,763.92/205,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,831.54

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